EPTAlso make it out to wine country as much as you can, up to the redwoods a few times.
Go Sailing.
Ride a bike over the Golden Gate
Share wine and some fruit on the Muirland headlands looking back through the Golden Gate into the city.
Enjoy it
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OCsurfeR
United States195 Posts
Also make it out to wine country as much as you can, up to the redwoods a few times. Go Sailing. Ride a bike over the Golden Gate Share wine and some fruit on the Muirland headlands looking back through the Golden Gate into the city. Enjoy it | ||
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Grantiere
United States129 Posts
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dAPhREAk
Nauru12397 Posts
On April 18 2012 05:01 Grantiere wrote: Awwww yeah ferrets by the bay incoming! just as an fyi, possession of ferrets in california is illegal. i wanted to get one, but couldn't. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/02/13/pet-owners-seek-to-change-california-law-banning-ferrets/ | ||
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sharktopus.
United States456 Posts
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NonY
8748 Posts
On April 18 2012 04:25 TURBODERPER wrote: If I may ask, is your wife doing her residency in Oakland Children's Hospital? I'm curious because my uncle is one of the big players (doctors) there. Yeah she'll just be starting her residency in pediatrics at Oakland Children's Hospital. | ||
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NonY
8748 Posts
On April 18 2012 05:01 Grantiere wrote: Awwww yeah ferrets by the bay incoming! We won't be bringing our ferrets  | ||
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NonY
8748 Posts
I was just comparing it to Berkeley and Oakland and it looks like the summers are much hotter, which we really want to escape from (coming from San Antonio, TX we are tired of the oppressive heat in the summer) | ||
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mahi29
United States235 Posts
On April 18 2012 05:39 Liquid`NonY wrote: Does Walnut Creek have significantly hotter weather? I was just comparing it to Berkeley and Oakland and it looks like the summers are much hotter, which we really want to escape from (coming from San Antonio, TX we are tired of the oppressive heat in the summer) I've lived in the Bay Area for the last decade and I go between Berkeley [I go to college there] and Walnut Creek [lived there at one point] and I don't see too much of a difference in weather. I've never felt it was so much different between the two places. I would assume both are milder than Texas -but I've never been to Texas so can't really speak on that. We get heat waves and it gets pretty hot once in a while but for the most part, its pretty mild and not too bad. Usually around mid to upper 80's. And as far as living - Walnut Creek is a great place and through Walnut Creek BART and you can get to anywhere in the Bay Area in an hour. From Walnut Creek to Berkeley is like 25 minutes - so that should be fine. As others have said, North Berkeley is also an option to consider - though I would like Walnut Creek more, but thats just my opinion. Anyway, welcome to the Bay Area, NonY | ||
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javy_
United States1677 Posts
On April 18 2012 05:39 Liquid`NonY wrote: Does Walnut Creek have significantly hotter weather? I was just comparing it to Berkeley and Oakland and it looks like the summers are much hotter, which we really want to escape from (coming from San Antonio, TX we are tired of the oppressive heat in the summer) Having lived in Austin for 2 years and the Bay Area for ~7 years, Texas heat is much worse primarily because of the humidity. Walnut Creek and the Pleasant Hill area shouldn't be a problem but it will be slightly warmer than Berkeley, however I wouldn't say the difference is "significant." I would probably start looking at homes in North Berkeley first (very quiet, the area closest to the northside of campus is filled mostly with engineering nerds and grad students) and then look at Pleasant Hill/Walnut Creek. | ||
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dAPhREAk
Nauru12397 Posts
On April 18 2012 05:39 Liquid`NonY wrote: Does Walnut Creek have significantly hotter weather? I was just comparing it to Berkeley and Oakland and it looks like the summers are much hotter, which we really want to escape from (coming from San Antonio, TX we are tired of the oppressive heat in the summer) its about ten-fifteen degrees cooler once you go through the tunnel. oakland/berkeley are on the bay so you get more oceany weather with cool winds. walnut creek/concord/pleasant hill are in kind of a valley with the river to the north and the heat tends to collect. summers are probably around 85-105 (usually tending towards 95) in concord/walnut creek. much cooler in berkeley/oakland. also, its less humidity than texas (my brother lives in austin so i visit often) so its a dry heat. its also much warmer in the winter than oakland/berkeley. fyi, walnut creek is expensive. if you want to come to our side of the tunnel, you should consider pleasant hill, concord and this weird place called "transit village," which is trying to become a quasi-city. the development is right next to pleasant hill BART. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transit_village | ||
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Bear4188
United States1797 Posts
On April 18 2012 05:39 Liquid`NonY wrote: Does Walnut Creek have significantly hotter weather? I was just comparing it to Berkeley and Oakland and it looks like the summers are much hotter, which we really want to escape from (coming from San Antonio, TX we are tired of the oppressive heat in the summer) It's a little warmer (also a little cooler in the winter) than the bayside cities but not as hot as Texas. Humidity in California is much lower than a Texas summer so while the sun can be strong the air itself isn't as sweltering. All areas of the Bay will get nice cool sea breezes in the afternoon during warmer weather. There are maybe a couple weekends a year that are pretty intense, which just make for a great excuse for a trip to the ocean or the high sierra, both of which would have great weather when it's super hot elsewhere. Keep in mind that the bayside areas are going to have more fog as well, although the east bay is nowhere near as foggy as San Francisco itself. | ||
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cameronkrazie86
United States296 Posts
The Landing at Jack London Square. It was the nicest place I found when looking for apartments in the Bay Area with the "cheapest" price. I say "cheapest" because nothing is cheap out there but it was an amazing place. Lots of restaurants nearby, you're right on the estuary and the BART is about a 10 minute walk. I came from a small midwestern town and I didn't have a single issue in the 6 months I lived there. I can't wait to move back in a couple years and would strongly recommend that apartment complex to anyone that's looking out for a place out there. The biggest adjustment I had was all the protestors that take place every weekend. I swear, there's a new protest daily. Also the panhandlers are kind of annoying too in SF. Anyways, good luck with the move, super jealous of everyone that lives out there. Just wish I could find a job out there and move back ASAP, such an amazing area and the weather is perfect for me. | ||
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dAPhREAk
Nauru12397 Posts
On April 18 2012 05:55 dAPhREAk wrote: its about ten-fifteen degrees cooler once you go through the tunnel. oakland/berkeley are on the bay so you get more oceany weather with cool winds. walnut creek/concord/pleasant hill are in kind of a valley with the river to the north and the heat tends to collect. summers are probably around 85-105 (usually tending towards 95) in concord/walnut creek. much cooler in berkeley/oakland. also, its less humidity than texas (my brother lives in austin so i visit often) so its a dry heat. its also much warmer in the winter than oakland/berkeley. fyi, walnut creek is expensive. if you want to come to our side of the tunnel, you should consider pleasant hill, concord and this weird place called "transit village," which is trying to become a quasi-city. the development is right next to pleasant hill BART. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transit_village here is a better link for the transit village. http://www.contracostacentre.com/ | ||
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chennis
Taiwan227 Posts
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TURBODERPER
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Pleasant Hill is a cheaper to my knowledge, and the neighborhood is VERY safe (plus all the neighbors are really nice). Lots of good places in Pleasant Hill as well to walk around. Commuting to Berkeley from there again takes 20-30 minutes (BART is very very useful, but even using a car isn't that bad). So if you don't want/can't do North Berkeley (since it is more expensive), my full recommendation goes to Pleasant Hill. | ||
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pikaaarrr :3
United States593 Posts
In terms of neighborhoods in Oakland, I'd look for a place in Temescal/Shafter/Rockridge. Upper Rockridge is really nice but may not be very affordable. All of those neighborhoods are quite close to Children's Hospital. | ||
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Nitrogen
United States5345 Posts
that's cool that your wife is going to work at oakland's children hospital, i was hospitalized there for a few days when i was younger, pretty nice hospital. | ||
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sc14s
United States5052 Posts
you can own ferrets, you just can't purchase them in cali.. big difference. | ||
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Froadac
United States6733 Posts
Where is she a resident at children's. I go there for a couple medical issues @.@ | ||
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dAPhREAk
Nauru12397 Posts
On April 18 2012 07:39 sc14s wrote: you can own ferrets, you just can't purchase them in cali.. big difference. free legal advice online is worth every penny. http://law.onecle.com/california/fish/2118.html | ||
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